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Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Public meeting held re: proposed urban reserve involving three properties on Russell’s Main Street
Approximately 50 people attended a public meeting discussing the urban reserve proposed by Gambler First Nation and the federal government encompassing the property at 447-459 Main St. N. - commonly known as the offices of Gambler First Nation, The Russell Banner and Canada Post. The following questions were presented to…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Province invests in Westman health-care workforce
BRANDON—The Manitoba government is investing in the health-care workforce in the Westman region with new paramedic training seats and new child-care spaces for health-care workers, Premier Kinew announced at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Province address.“Paramedics are the first to arrive when your family needs emergency care…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Paint the ice event was a huge success
Our 1st Annual Paint the Ice Event was a great success! Thank you to all who came out!The Russell Townwide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 9am-3:30pm. If you would like your address added to the map, please contact the recreation office: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. From out of town?…
Tuesday, 19 May 2026 06:00
Manitoba government supports heart and stroke care
The Manitoba government is continuing its partnership with Heart and Stroke Manitoba with $150,000 in funding to support public education on stroke awareness through the FAST Signs of Stroke campaign and women’s heart health initiatives, as well as an additional $25,000 to support the new Women’s Heart Care Clinic at…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: Proposal submitted for additional gravel pits at Asessippi gave little information to RM and residents on long term damage to the valley
Editors Note: The Letters to the Editor printed in this issue have been received through the online submissions to our Russell Banner website. One submission came directly to our office. Both methods are certainly acceptable. To the Editor,I am writing as Chair of the Cottage Cove Association. Our entire community…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: Letter to MP Dan Mazier re: new gravel pit proposal to Tri Roads
Editors Note: Dr. Witzke has also written letters regarding the current proposal before Tri Roads to:MLA Rick Wowchuk, the Minister of Environment, Dept of Fisheries and Manitoba TourismDear Sir ;My name is Dr. Ronald W Witzke, a retired surgeon and RCAF veteran who has chosen your region as my retirement…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: Development should not come at the cost of irreversible damage to cherished natural resources without much more comprehensive environmental and socio economic impact studies
Dear Editor of the Russell Banner, I am writing to express serious concern regarding the recently approved development of a gravel pit in the vicinity of our cabin community, Cottage Cove. This area, which serves as a ski destination in the winter and pristine walleye fishing lake in the summer,…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
South End Auto and Ag in new hands
By Terrie WelwoodRussell BannerChris Radford and Don Betke have been part of the business community in Russell for their entire careers.For most of those years, they’ve worked together, starting off at Clement Farm Supply and moving through a few other positions until the opportunity came up to take on the…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: Tourism, recreation and investment cannot co exist with gravel pits - please help residents and businesses resist
If - you love fishing Lake of the Prairies• you enjoy skiing at Asessippi Ski Resort• love the unspoiled environment of the Shell River Valley• you own a business that profits from the tourism attracted to these recreations you might want to know more about the recent application by a…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: Opt for humanity over money
Dear Editor Recently I purchased two lots at Cottage Cove, planning to build my retirement home in this winter paradise. Summer was the clincher, with the peaceful beautiful sunsets, the long quiet sunny days, filled with fishing, hiking and boating with my godchildren, who live in the area. The only…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Letter to the Editor: The Shell River is an important spawning area for walleye, perch and pike for Lake of the Prairies
I was saddened to hear that there has been an application for a new gravel pit on the other side of the Shell River across from Cottage Cove. The first thing that comes to mind was additional dust and noise pollution which would obviously make the area much less desirable.…
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 06:00
Aiden Ziprick named to NHL Central Scouting final rankings
Russell’s Aiden Ziprick is one of three Moose Jaw Warriors who have been named to the NHL Central Scouting’s final rankings ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft presented by Upper Deck. Lynden Lakovic is ranked #14, Aiden Ziprick is ranked #162, and Connor Schmidt is ranked #213.Lynden Lakovic, 18,…
